Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.48, 23,153.88 and 9,326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,778.48, 23,153.88 and 9,326 is: 12,869.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,778.48 : 23,153.88 = 9,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,778.48/23,153.88 = 9,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,778.48x = 23,153.88 × 9,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,778.48x = 215,933,084.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,933,084.88/16,778.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,869.65
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